Answer a few questions and book a free consult with a Freddie clinician (20 minutes)
Get some basic tests at a local clinic so we can determine if PrEP is safe for you (it is for the vast majority of people!).
We'll help you figure out your testing site options.
Your results are reviewed by your Freddie clinician. If HIV PrEP is safe for you, your prescription will be delivered confidentially to your door!
Freddie makes HIV prevention medication easy by offering online care, insurance navigation, and free discreet delivery.
Consultations are free and most patients with private insurance pay $0 for their PrEP & delivery in British Columbia.
PrEP in Vancouver is free for British Columbia residents who are enrolled under the province’s Medical Services Plan.
With public insurance: Patients can get PrEP for free by physically visiting a doctor or clinic within theThe BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS network.
With private insurance: Most patients can access the newest form of PrEP with fewer reported side effects through Freddie for $0. Plus you have the added benefit of gaining access to online care.
For a quick estimate of what PrEP would cost you, please pick the description that best matches your status below.
Patients that meet eligibility requirements can get PrEP for free by physically visiting a GP or clinician approved by The BC Centre for Excellence.
Most Freddie patients with private insurance get the newest form of PrEP with fewer side effects for free.
Plus private insurance patients have exclusive access to online care and free, discreet delivery through Freddie.
Book a free consult with us and we'll help you get PrEP for as cost-affordable as possible!
Most Freddie patients with private insurance get the newest form of PrEP with fewer side effects, for free.
Because you have private insurance, you also have exclusive access to online care and free, discreet delivery through Freddie.
Book a free consult with us and we'll walk you through the PrEP process!
First Nations individuals and Inuit may access PrEP at no cost through the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program.
PrEP is covered under NIHB even if a designated PrEP prescriber does not issue the prescription.
We recommend getting in contact with The BC Centre for Excellence for getting on PrEP.
The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) covers certain healthcare benefits (including PrEP) for resettled refugees, refugee claimants, and certain other groups until they become eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance.
We recommend getting in contact with The BC Centre for Excellence for getting on PrEP.
For a more in-depth look, take our one-minute questionnaire now and
book a free consultation with one of our LGBTQ2S+ inclusive clinicians today.
*Only available for patients with private insurance at this time.
Looking for more information on financial assistance in Vancouver? Your options include the following programs:
This program provides benefits for First Nations registered under the Indian Act and Inuit who are recognized by an Inuit land claim organization.
You can read more about this program here.
This program covers certain healthcare benefits for resettled refugees, refugee claimants, and certain other groups until they become eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance.
You can read more about this program's eligibility here.
This program covers anyone that has a Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) health card.
You can read more about this program here.
Due to provincial regulations and funding limitations, Freddie is not able to offer PrEP to Vancouver patients without private insurance at this time.
We’re committed to reducing the transmission of HIV, even if it’s not through us!
Patients without private insurance will need to visit one of the clinics through The BC Centre for Excellence (clinics listed below) to access PrEP in Vancouver.
If you get PrEP through public insurance, you'll have:
1. An in-person visit to a GP or clinician for your initial consult.
2. An in-person visit to a local lab for testing.
3. An in-person visit to your GP/clinician, or Centre for Excellence-approved pharmacy.
Patients with private insurance can skip the wait and book an online PrEP appointment now.
Prefer to start your PrEP journey from the comfort of your home? Try Freddie for free today!
Most Freddie patients with private insurance get the newest form of PrEP with fewer side effects for free.
It can be hard to talk about your sexual health. At Freddie, our inclusive clinicians “get” LGBTQ2S+ health. No judgement, no hassle.
Freddie makes the latest form of PrEP, more accessible for those who want it.
Plus patients with private insurance can skip the doctor visit and attend their appointment from the comfort of home.
All delivered prescriptions come in unmarked packages, so you do not need to worry about nosy neighbours or roommates.
Or you can pick-up from a local pharmacy.
No one should be made to feel uncomfortable about their sexual health.
Our medical staff provides affirming and evidence-driven care, without judgement.
*Only available for patients with private insurance at this time.
If you’d like to read Canada’s medical guidelines on prescribing PrEP and PEP, you can do so here.
PrEP usually costs $0 for most patients with private or public insurance in British Columbia.
If you don’t have insurance, PrEP can cost about $250 per month.
Yes, PrEP is free for most Vancouver residents that have public or private insurance.
If you have private insurance, Freddie can likely help you the newest form of PrEP with fewer side effects for free.
If you meet the clinical criteria for PrEP, based on your HIV risk, you can get PrEP through:
Public insurance in BC - you can physically visit a local clinic to obtain PrEP for $0.
Private insurance in BC - you can skip the waiting room and get your PrEP virtually through Freddie. Most of our patients get the newest form of PrEP with fewer side effects for free.
For those without insurance, there are additional financial aid programs that PrEP can be obtained for free through.
In order to qualify for PrEP, you must:
- Display a high risk for acquiring HIV, based on provincial guidelines.
- Be HIV negative.
- Be able to healthily tolerate the medication.
- Receive a prescription from a medical professional licensed in your province.
- Consistently participate in standard testing to re-confirm your HIV status and medication tolerance.
No, you cannot get PrEP without a prescription from a licensed medical professional.
That usually depends on what part of the PrEP journey you’re in.
Just tell your Freddie clinician about any history with PrEP and they’ll guide you through the next steps.
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